Elton John: All Quiet On The Western Front Single (1982)

Elton's Good Times Re-Mix

Elton John’s “All Quiet On The Western Front” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 12, 1982, on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: XPRES 88). Backed with “Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Re-Mix),” this reflective rock track, written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John, was produced by Chris Thomas.

The A-side’s poignant anti-war message did not chart in the UK. Issued in standard, grey injection label, promo, poster bag, and Netherlands variants./

Released as the fifth single from Jump Up! (Elton John album) following

"Blue Eyes" Released: March 1982

"Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)" Released: May 1982

"Princess" Released: 1982

"Ball and Chain" Released: September 1982

It’s a thoughtful gem from Elton’s early ‘80s era.

Single Overview

A-Side: “All Quiet On The Western Front” (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)

Written-By – Bernie Taupin, Elton John. Producer – Chris Thomas.

B-Side: “Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Re-Mix)” (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)

Written-By – Bernie Taupin, Elton John. Producer – Chris Thomas.

Release Details:

Label: The Rocket Record Company (UK pressing, 45 RPM).

Formats:

Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single (XPRES 88):

A: “All Quiet On The Western Front” (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) – Producer – Chris Thomas – Written-By – Bernie Taupin, Elton John

B: “Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Re-Mix)” (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) – Producer – Chris Thomas – Written-By – Bernie Taupin, Elton John

Variants:

Single, Stereo (6000 915) Netherlands pressing.

Promo (XPRDJ 88 / XPRESS 88)

Poster Bag (XPRES 88 / XPRPO 88)

Grey Injection Label (XPRES 88 / 6000 915)label.

UK (Rocket XPRES 88):

Released November 12, 1982. Standard, promo, poster bag, grey injection label.

Production and Context

Produced by Chris Thomas. Recorded in 1982 during Jump Up! sessions. The lineup: Elton John (vocals, piano), with session musicians. “All Quiet On The Western Front” was a war-themed ballad, while “Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Re-Mix)” reflected on youth.

Chart Performance:

UK: No chart entry.

Legacy and Collectibility

“All Quiet On The Western Front” is an Elton introspective cut, with the re-mix B-side a nostalgic bonus. Original UK 7-inch vinyls fetch £3–£8 on eBay/Discogs, poster bag variants (£10–£20) rarer. Verify catalogue XPRES 88.

Streams on Spotify via Jump Up! reissues preserve the analog depth.

This single is a must-have for Elton fans and ‘80s pop collectors.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Prince Vault, Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube